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The champagne is on me! He's a talented horse, it's just that he lost his way a bit. We are probably going to go to Punchestown for the cross-country and we'll see then after that what way we go. He was very cautious with his jumping but one thing about him is he has an engine and he stayed on. I was wondering whether we were up or not. On paper it looked a nice enough beginners and I'm chuffed with him. It's a nice surprise to get, at the start of the year and get it going. E Bolger, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined The Bosses Oscar, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

J.W. Kennedy, rider of The Bosses Oscar trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never jumped or travelled during this race

The Stewards requested a report from E. Bolger, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Champagne Platinum, placed first, as compared with its recent run in the Paddy Power Handicap Steeplechase at Leopardstown on the 27th December 2021. E. Bolger reported that his charge wore blinkers at Leopardstown and lost his position when two horses fell in front of him at the first fence and was unable to regain the lost ground to get back into contention. He added that the softer ground conditions today and the omission of blinkers may also have contributed to the improved performance. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report.

A steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase
Weights - 5-y-o 11st 6lbs 6-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lbs